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Intel Core i9-13900

60,676 Benchmark Score
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# Intel Core i9-13900 + Intel Arc B570: A Desktop Powerhouse with a Peculiar GPU Partner

The Intel Core i9-13900 paired with the Intel Arc B570 represents a fascinating desktop configuration that pits a top-tier 24-core CPU against a mid-range graphics card from the same manufacturer. The CPU sits in the 92nd percentile among all processors, while the GPU lands in the 65th percentile, creating a substantial performance gap that defines this pairing. The combined percentile for this build is 79, indicating a system that excels at processor-intensive tasks but remains more modest in graphics-heavy workloads. It is important to note that no measured FPS data exists for this exact combination; all gaming performance discussion here is estimated from the individual benchmark scores.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-13900 is a Raptor Lake-S architecture processor built on Intel's 10 nm process node, featuring 24 cores and 32 threads. This hybrid configuration combines performance and efficiency cores, though the FACT PACK does not specify the exact core split. The base clock runs at 2000 MHz with a boost clock reaching 5.60 GHz, providing substantial single-thread headroom. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available, and connects via PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU itself.

Benchmark results show a processor that dominates multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the i9-13900 scores 37931 in multi-core and 5355 in single-core, a ratio that indicates excellent scaling across its 32 threads. The Geekbench scores of 21164 multi-core and 2604 single-core reinforce this picture, with the multi-core figure more than eight times the single-core result. The PassMark suite provides deeper insight into specific workloads: integer math hits 176107, floating-point math reaches 120492, and extended instructions score 32760, showing strong SIMD performance. Data compression scores 577285, while encryption reaches 35242, and random string sorting hits 64396.

The percentile ranking of 92 places this CPU among the top 8% of all processors, with an average benchmark score of 60676. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T at 0.2% behind, the AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX at 1% behind, the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX also at 1% behind, and the Intel Core i9-14900F at 1.1% behind. This clustering shows that the i9-13900 is essentially at parity with these high-end alternatives, with margins so slim they fall within normal benchmark variance. The single-core performance, evidenced by the Cinebench R23 score of 5355 and PassMark single-thread score of 4309, positions it well for responsiveness in everyday tasks and lightly-threaded applications.

For real-world workloads, these numbers translate into a CPU that can handle heavy compilation, rendering, and scientific computing with ease. The 36 MB of shared L3 cache helps keep frequently accessed data close to the cores, while the per-core L2 cache of 2 MB reduces latency for thread-local data. The 65 W TDP is notably modest for a 24-core processor, suggesting efficient power management when not under full load.

Usage Scenarios

High-Refresh Gaming: The i9-13900's single-core strength, shown by the 5355 Cinebench R23 single-core score, ensures that game logic and physics threads run quickly, but the Arc B570's 65th percentile ranking will limit frame rates at high settings, especially at 1440p and 4K where GPU load dominates.

Streaming: The 32 threads provide ample headroom for encoding while gaming, with the PassMark extended instructions score of 32760 suggesting solid AVX-512 or similar advanced instruction support that can accelerate encoding workloads, though the GPU's mid-range position means streamers may need to lower in-game settings.

Video Editing: Multi-core performance shines here, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37931 enabling fast timeline rendering and export in applications like Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve, while the GPU's 10 GB of VRAM can handle 1080p or moderate 4K effects work.

3D Rendering: The CPU's 24 cores deliver exceptional CPU-based rendering, as evidenced by the 15931 Cinebench R20 multi-core score, making it capable of handling Blender Cycles or V-Ray CPU workloads; the GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance provides additional acceleration for GPU-accelerated renderers, though not at the level of higher-tier graphics cards.

Software Development: Compilation tasks benefit from the 32 threads, with the PassMark integer math score of 176107 indicating strong performance in code compilation, while the 36 MB L3 cache helps with large codebases; the 577285 data compression score aids in handling repositories and build artifacts.

Student and Office Work: The single-thread performance of 4309 in PassMark single-thread ensures snappy application launches and document editing, while the 2604 Geekbench single-core score handles office suites with ease; the modest GPU is more than sufficient for productivity displays, and the 65 W TDP keeps power consumption low for all-day operation.

Gaming Performance

No measured FPS data exists for this exact CPU-GPU combination. The FACT PACK contains no measuredFpsUltraByGame entries, so all frame rate discussion here is estimated from the individual benchmark scores and relative performance positions. The Arc B570's PassMark G3D score of 14195 and 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 indicate a graphics card that performs in the mid-range tier, roughly comparable to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% ahead in average benchmark score) and Intel Arc A750 (0.1% behind).

At 1080p with ultra settings, the estimated frame rates would likely range from playable to smooth in most titles, with the GPU's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 throughput handling modern game engines adequately. The 10 GB GDDR6 memory with 380.0 GB/s bandwidth provides sufficient capacity for 1080p textures, though some newer titles with high-resolution texture packs may approach the memory limit. At 1440p, the GPU would likely become the bottleneck, with frame rates dropping significantly in demanding titles, especially those with heavy ray tracing where the 18 RT cores must work harder.

The CPU will rarely be the limiting factor in gaming, given its 92nd percentile ranking against the GPU's 65th percentile. This means that in CPU-bound scenarios, such as competitive shooters at low settings or strategy games with many units, the i9-13900 will push frame rates as high as the GPU allows. In GPU-bound scenarios, which are more common at higher resolutions and settings, the Arc B570 will cap performance, making the CPU's power largely untapped in gaming workloads.

Who Should Build It

This configuration targets users who prioritize CPU performance above all else while still needing a functional graphics solution. Content creators who work primarily with CPU-rendered effects, video encoding, or software development will find the i9-13900's 92nd percentile ranking ideal for their workloads. The 37931 Cinebench R23 multi-core score supports heavy 3D rendering, and the 21164 Geekbench multi-core score handles complex multitasking scenarios. Gamers at 1080p who play less demanding titles or are willing to adjust settings will find the Arc B570 sufficient, with its 65th percentile ranking providing reasonable frame rates. Students and office workers building a workstation for programming, data analysis, or general productivity will appreciate the CPU's responsiveness, though they may find the GPU more powerful than needed for their tasks. Small business workstations requiring ECC memory support and substantial multi-threaded performance for virtualization or database work would benefit from this configuration, though the GPU adds unnecessary cost for pure compute workloads.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 60676 places it in the 92nd percentile among all processors, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 37931 and single-core at 5355. The Geekbench scores of 21164 multi-core and 2604 single-core confirm strong performance across both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The PassMark suite shows particular strength in integer math (176107), floating-point math (120492), and data compression (577285), with more moderate scores in encryption (35242) and find prime numbers (186). The average benchmark score of 60676 places this CPU in the top 8% of all processors, competing closely with the Intel Xeon Gold 6338T (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 8745HX (1% ahead), AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX (1% ahead), and Intel Core i9-14900F (1.1% ahead).

The GPU's average benchmark score of 20556 places it in the 65th percentile among all graphics cards. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and PassMark G3D score of 14195 show mid-range performance, while the Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514 and Vulkan score of 96844 indicate strong compute capabilities. The PassMark GPU compute score of 7281 is notably lower than the G3D score, suggesting the card excels in graphics rendering but is less optimized for general-purpose compute. The GPU's nearest rivals include the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile (0.1% ahead), Intel Arc A750 (0.1% behind), NVIDIA Quadro M4000M (0.4% ahead), and AMD Radeon R9 M390X (0.5% behind), placing it in a competitive mid-range segment.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-13900 uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support available for workstation use. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes from the CPU provides ample bandwidth for the Arc B570, which connects via PCIe 4.0 x8, meaning the GPU will not saturate the available CPU lanes. The CPU's 65 W TDP is remarkably low for a 24-core processor, leaving substantial power headroom for upgrades. The GPU's 150 W TDP and suggested PSU of 450 W mean that the existing power supply has significant capacity for a more powerful graphics card. A sensible next upgrade would be a higher-tier GPU to better match the CPU's 92nd percentile performance, as the current Arc B570 at the 65th percentile leaves the CPU largely underutilized in graphics-heavy workloads. The platform supports the latest Intel 13th and 14th generation processors, though the i9-13900 is already near the top of this socket's performance range. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides a fallback display output if the discrete GPU is removed or fails.

Balance and Bottleneck

The performance asymmetry between the CPU and GPU creates a clear bottleneck hierarchy. The CPU's 92nd percentile ranking against the GPU's 65th percentile means that in CPU-bound workloads, the i9-13900 will perform at its full potential, but in GPU-bound workloads, the Arc B570 will limit overall system performance. This is particularly evident in gaming, where the GPU's 14195 PassMark G3D score and 2649 3DMark Steel Nomad score will cap frame rates well below what the CPU could theoretically support. For productivity tasks like video editing or 3D rendering, the balance depends on the specific workload: CPU rendering will leverage the i9-13900's full 37931 Cinebench R23 multi-core score, while GPU-accelerated rendering will be limited by the Arc B570's 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 performance. The combined percentile of 79 reflects this imbalance, showing a system that is stronger than its individual GPU component but weaker than its CPU component alone. In multi-threaded workloads like data compression (577285 PassMark score) or encryption (35242), the CPU dominates entirely, and the GPU plays little to no role, making the system well-suited for these tasks.

Build Overview

This is a desktop-class build combining Intel's Core i9-13900 with Intel's Arc B570, representing a pairing of Intel's top-tier CPU with a mid-range GPU from the same manufacturer. The build's combined percentile of 79 places it in the upper tier of all systems, though the CPU's 92nd percentile and GPU's 65th percentile show a significant performance gap. The i9-13900 is a 13th-generation Raptor Lake processor with 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Arc B570 is a Battlemage (Arc 5) generation GPU with 2304 shading units and 10 GB of GDDR6 memory. This configuration is best suited for users who need massive CPU throughput for productivity, development, or rendering tasks, with gaming and graphics performance being a secondary consideration. The system's overall tier is high for CPU-intensive workloads and mid-range for graphics-intensive workloads, making it a specialized tool rather than a balanced gaming or content creation machine.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-13900 compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900F?

A: The i9-13900 has an average benchmark score of 60676, while the i9-14900F scores 60008, giving the i9-13900 a 1.1% advantage. This is a minimal difference that falls within typical benchmark variance, making the two processors effectively equivalent in performance.

Q: What is the GPU's VRAM capacity and bandwidth?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has 10 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 160-bit bus, providing 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The memory runs at 2375 MHz with 19 Gbps effective speed.

Q: Does this system support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-13900 has ECC memory support enabled, which is valuable for workstation use cases where data integrity is critical, such as scientific computing or database servers.

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance compared to its multi-core performance?

A: The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 5355, while the multi-core score is 37931, a ratio of approximately 7.1:1. This indicates strong multi-core scaling across the 32 threads, though the single-core performance is still high for responsive everyday use.

Q: How does the Arc B570 compare to the Intel Arc A750?

A: The Arc B570 has an average benchmark score of 20556, while the Arc A750 scores 20582, putting the B570 0.1% behind. This is a negligible difference, meaning the two cards perform essentially identically in synthetic benchmarks.

Q: What is the maximum boost clock of the CPU?

A: The Intel Core i9-13900 has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, with a base clock of 2000 MHz. This provides substantial single-thread performance headroom for lightly-threaded workloads.

Q: What power supply is suggested for this GPU?

A: The Intel Arc B570 has a 150 W TDP and a suggested PSU of 450 W. The CPU's 65 W TDP means the total system power draw remains moderate, leaving headroom for additional components.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc B570 is built on the Xe2-HPG architecture with the BMG-G21 chip, manufactured on TSMC's 5 nm process node with 19,600 million transistors on a 272 mm² die. The GPU features 2304 shading units, 144 texture mapping units, and 80 raster output units, with 18 ray tracing cores. The base and boost clocks are both 2500 MHz, providing consistent performance without thermal throttling at stock settings. The memory subsystem consists of 10 GB of GDDR6 on a 160-bit bus, delivering 380.0 GB/s of bandwidth and 200.0 GPixel/s pixel rate, with a texture rate of 360.0 GTexel/s.

Compute performance is rated at 11.52 TFLOPS FP32 and 23.04 TFLOPS FP16 (2:1 ratio), positioning the card as a mid-range compute device. The 3DMark Steel Nomad DX12 score of 2649 and PassMark G3D score of 14195 confirm mid-range graphics performance. The Geekbench OpenCL score of 83514 and Vulkan score of 96844 are notably higher than the PassMark GPU compute score of 7281, suggesting the card performs better in graphics-oriented compute than in general-purpose compute. The GPU's 65th percentile ranking means it outperforms 65% of all graphics cards, placing it in the mid-range segment. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, has an average score of 20534, just 0.1% behind, showing the B570 competes with last-generation high-end mobile GPUs.

For rendering workloads, the 10 GB VRAM provides enough capacity for 1080p and moderate 1440p textures, but the 160-bit bus limits bandwidth-sensitive operations. The 18 ray tracing cores offer hardware-accelerated ray tracing, though the mid-range compute throughput means ray-traced scenes will run at reduced performance compared to higher-tier GPUs. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate (12_2), OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, ensuring compatibility with modern game engines and rendering APIs. The dual-slot cooler with a single 8-pin power connector and 150 W TDP makes installation straightforward, though the 272 mm length requires adequate case clearance. The display outputs include 1x HDMI 2.1a and 3x DisplayPort 2.1, supporting high-refresh-rate monitors and multi-display setups.